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Associate Degrees in Political Science

2,302 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
An associate degree in poly sci is offered at 194 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 65% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.0% of poly sci graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,302 people earned their associate degree in poly sci. This makes it the 60th most popular associate degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in poly sci at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 41,008
Associate Degree 2,302
Master’s Degree 1,652
Doctor’s Degree 720
Basic Certificate 240
Graduate Certificate 41
Undergraduate Certificate 1

Earnings of Poly Sci Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for poly sci majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in poly sci. About 51.6% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,115
Women 1,187
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The racial-ethnic distribution of poly sci associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 198
Black or African American 111
Hispanic or Latino 1,034
White 752
International Students 24
Other Races/Ethnicities 183
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There are 194 colleges that offer an associate degree in poly sci. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
183 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for poly sci students seekingan associate degree is Santa Monica College. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SMC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#2

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California
60 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Saddleback College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Saddleback College. About 36% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

East Los Angeles College

Monterey Park, California
56 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

East Los Angeles College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 33,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in poly sci from East Los Angeles College. Of these students, 58% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
47 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pasadena City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 41% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, California
47 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Diablo Valley College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Diablo Valley. Of these students, 66% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
46 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Barbara City College. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SBCC. Of these students, 62% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
45 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Fullerton College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#7

San Diego Mesa College

San Diego, California
45 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. Roughly 20,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from San Diego Mesa College. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#7

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
45 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bakersfield College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 58% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

De Anza College

Cupertino, California
43 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
77% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

De Anza College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 18,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their associate degree in poly sci from De Anza College. About 52% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

El Camino College

Torrance, California
41 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in poly sci from El Camino College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#12

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, Utah
40 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 47% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, California
40 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in poly sci. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Pierce College. About 56% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Sacramento City College

Sacramento, California
39 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
72% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Sacramento City College. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Sacramento City. Of these students, 58% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
38 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Long Beach City College. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 41% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
38 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
90% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SWC Chula Vista. Around 90% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#15

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
38 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
80% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chaffey College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Chaffey College. Of these students, 40% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
37 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orange Coast College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in poly sci from Orange Coast College. Of these students, 43% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, California
37 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for poly sci majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santiago Canyon College. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in poly sci from SCC. Of these students, 47% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
36 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in poly sci. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in poly sci from GCC. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to poly sci that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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